Preparing for the arrival of a new baby means that you are inspecting your home from top to bottom and baby-proofing practically everything. As part of your mission to maintain a decent work-life balance while creating the safest and most comfortable atmosphere possible for your little angel, you prioritize home organization like never before. To help you on your quest for baby organization perfection, here are our suggestions on how to organize your home for a new baby.

Prepare the Nursery

When the baby is ready for the nursery, you’ll want to make sure the room is as comfortable as possible. Long before the baby arrives, have the painting done so that the baby will not breathe in any paint fumes. Go with a bright color like yellow to keep your baby visually engaged as they adjust to their new environment. Decorate the baby’s room with stuffed animals, loving photographs, and a rocking chair for bonding time.

Safety Comes First

Before anything else, prioritize safety. Babies are curious creatures, so you want to be one step ahead of them before danger strikes. Start blocking off outlets, installing baby gates, and finding out of reach placements for your cords until your tiny tot isn’t so little anymore. Say goodbye to your glass coffee table and triple-check that you have safety-locked all the cabinets. These tasks are, of course, only a handful of the safety precautions you’ll want covered.

Rearranging Your Bedroom

Although a baby nursery is its own setup entirely, you’ll want to feel as close as possible to your new baby as they adjust to being home. Make enough space in your bedroom for all the baby gear you plan to keep with you. An additional crib will take up space, and you’ll want to put it in a place that allows you to easily see your baby from your bed. Keep the floor clear of any mess, so you have open walking space to get to your baby quickly.

If you find that your bedroom is cluttered, remove any extra furniture that is not needed during this time. End tables, chairs, benches, and even dressers that take up unnecessary space should be removed so that you can stay focused on your baby and their comfort. Turn your space into a sanctuary for your baby.

Keep Things Natural

In addition to elevating your home office to help you work from home, avoid going out on those endless trips to the store for diapers, creams, and food by relying on natural alternatives that keep errands to a minimum. Go with bamboo diapers, puree your baby food, and make use of homemade bath products as you navigate early parenthood.

You will be grateful for the convenience of these essentials at your disposal and the extra time they allow you to achieve that better work-life balance, as you no longer need to run out for the baby.

Designated Pet Areas

If you have a pet, use one of your baby gates to block out a section for your furry friend that is away from your baby. You will already have enough on your plate caring for your new baby as it is; don’t add to your to-do list by watching out for pet and baby run-ins. Know that this separation is temporary and is what is best for the baby. Soon enough, your baby and your four-legged bud will be best friends.

Organizing your home for a new baby is about safety, ease, and convenience. Put these factors first, and you’re well on your way to giving your baby the successful homecoming they deserve.